Kharkiv is a relatively young city, but quite unique in its kind. There are many legends about the origin of Kharkov. The city endows everyone with its generosity, because a cornucopia is depicted on its coat of arms. During the excursion, Kharkiv can be seen as a creative and industrial city, as a place with special, developing over the centuries, Ukrainian traditions. After all, Kharkov was once the first capital of Ukraine, it has unsurpassed architecture and surprises tourists.
Kharkiv is a city with an interesting history
A city tour is totally captivating and immersive in history. The most beautiful places are striking in their brightness and create a lot of pleasant memories.
Sightseeing tours around Kharkov include a tour of its main attractions:
- The railway station square of the Southern Railway is one of the most beautiful squares in Ukraine. It is unusual due to the abundance of flower beds and a large fountain in the center.
- The Annunciation Cathedral is a five-domed church with a bell tower, which is recognized as the first in beauty among the city's cathedrals.
- The Assumption Cathedral, which was built in 1855 in honor of the victory over Napoleon, is famous for its bell tower. The cathedral houses a unique organ made in Czechoslovakia.
- The Holy Protection Monastery is the oldest cathedral in Kharkov, founded in 1726 within the walls of the Kharkov fortress. Grigory Skovoroda taught here.
- Monument to the independence of Ukraine. In the center of the composition there is a 16-meter-high bronze column, at the foot of which is the figure of a girl. A falcon sits at the top of the column, and its wings are folded in the form of a trident.
- The monument to T. G. Shevchenko was erected in 1935 and recognized as the most beautiful monument to the legendary poet in the whole world. In the center of the monument stands the figure of the Kobzar himself, and around him are 16 figures of the heroes of his works.
- Monument to the soccer ball. This large bronze monument delights sports fans.
- Freedom Square is the main square in the center of Kharkov. It is the sixth largest in Europe, eleventh in the world, and its size is about 12 hectares. All festive events of the city take place on this square.
- Fountain "Glass Stream" - in the folk way "Mirror Stream" - has long been a symbol of Kharkov.
In addition, in the city you can visit many parks in which amusement parks are located. Be sure that you will remember Kharkiv for a long time!
